Wichita eagle., 1887-10-29

A committee was appointed tt
secure a location, by gift il possible
by purchase If necessary. After anxiou
searching and much prayer, generous gen
tJenan was found who agreed to give TIVE
fine lots on beautiful main corner, worti
81. 900. provided the association would as
sumo debt of $1,000 on a parsonage il
which he was interested. This proposition
the bows accepted, without dollar in thei
treasury.
Then began the canvass for funds. Tn
young men decided to first set others an ex
ample of self sacrifice, and so one young ma,
whom the Lord had made the steward of 1
few thousand dollars, put one thousand OF
the subscription paper. Others, less favored
financially, subscribed $500, $3.50, 500, ant
so on. All at least doubled what they fe.
would be hard for them to give
With such examples of earnest
mesa. no wonder business men and other!
have responded literally, az they have, and
as they will everywhere, under similar cir
cumstances.
The cnnvassing has been done thoughtfully,
methodically, prayerfully. Lists Of proba-
BILE subscribers have been made, and the
amount expected from each carefully est
mated. The scriptural injunction to task
largely has been strictly observed.
Liberal responses have come from appeals
to the various town companies, and still
there's more to follow"
This rapid and imperfect recital would De
still more incomplete without a word In ref
erence to the simultaneous work of the Y.
", c. A. Our sister association
pledged $500 to furnish the
building, seemingly a more difficult
undertaking than that Of their brothers, but
with woman's wonderful tact, they have Sc
cured the larger part Of it, and have no fears
for the balance They districted the town,
and solicited weekly subscriptions Of 10 cents
and upwards from their own sex exclusively,
and in this way alone secured $500 or 5000.
Further details OF the work need not be
given. This much has been said for the en-
enlargement, particularly of young men In
small towns who long for an association
home worthy of the cause Of the king, but
who feel as did we in Marion, year ago,
that its almost useless to think OF securing
such home. Courage, brothers! Have
faith, faith in God. faith in yourselves, faith
in the people But remember that "faith
without works is dead"
The reading Of this paper was interspersed
with witty, earnest remarks and was received
with bursts Of applause. 1t was perhaps
the most heartily enjoyed paper OF the even
ing. Mr.. Brown. of Chicago, who was ex-
pected, was delayed from some cause and
Mr. Nash was called on to explain how some
buildings were secured. Secretary Fisher
said that the state committee expected to
raise $4,000 for the work next year.
CONVENTION NOTES.
Mr.. d. E. Brown, state secretary Of Hi
nois, and Mr. L. D. Wishard, Of New York
City, arrived last night on the Rock Island
road.
Mr.. j. D. Hustled, though one of the bust
ness men of Kansas City, takes u practical
interest in association work and sacrifices a
great deal Of valuable time in prosecuting
the work throughout the state.
Mr. Z. P. Gemmell, of Topeka, superin-
tendent of telegrephy OF the entire Santa Fe
system, another busy man, has been chair
man of the state committee for six years
1t is to be hoped that many
Of the ladies Of the city and
and especially of the auxiliary to the Wich-
tia association will be present at the meeting
for ladies this afternoon in the CoDgrega-
tional church at 3 o'clock. &.
The officers of the convention are glad to
notice that goodly number of the citizens
of Wichita, ladies and gentleman, are avail
ing themselves of the privilege Of attending
the day, as well as the evening sessions.
The meeting for men in the Presbyterian
church will undoubtedly be the largest in the
history of this association. Great credit is
due to the entertainment committee for the
efficient and systematic work despatched by
them the past few days in caring for so large
delegation.
The orchestra ard male choir of about
forty excellent voices add greatly to the
singing and will be made an important item
in the young mems meeting tomorrow after
noon in the Presbyterian church.
This mornings session will be OF especial
interest, as the money for carrying on the
state work for 1SS7-S will be raised.
The prayer meeting at $50 yesterday
morning was attended by at least $50. 1t is
to be hoped that even more will attend this
morning
A conference of the general secretaries in
the state will he held in the Congregational
church Monday morning at 9 o'clock.
where's Fisher Have you seen Baird
about" (Which is Mr Murdoch CT the en-
tertainment committed" are calls one hears
one hundred times an hour.
The most Of the pulpits in the city will oe
filed tomorrow by visiting delegates. Pas
tors desiring to have their pulpits supplied
should see Mr.. F. G. Mitchell of Junction
City, early today.
The following is the program for today:
| 5:30-Early morning prayer for state fl
nancee
Gam. Bible reading on giving, and shor
testimonies.
Bible reading On sacrifice and devotion
James H. Brookes, D. D.
Report of committee on state committees
report.
Finance meeting.
Up. m.-Praise service.
How to secure competent men for genera
secretaries, l. E. Brown, Illinois.
! The day Of week and prayer, A. Nash, Tt
peka-
In what way can our work be best adspte
10 the needs OF students in COLLEGES l. I